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Flauer [41]
3 years ago
5

What two forces are balanced when a system is in isostasy

Geography
2 answers:
True [87]3 years ago
8 0

Answer:

Downwards gravity and buoyant force.

Explanation:

  • The word isos and Stacy are derived from the Greek word and they mean the standstill and are in balance and is a state of the gravitational equilibrium between the earth crusts.
  • And this concept explains the occurrence of the variation in the heights of the earth's crust landmass and it's said to be in equilibrium when a certain area of the surface reaches that state.
  • It's an important way to explain the negative feedback mechanism of the system.
vovangra [49]3 years ago
7 0
When a system is in isostasy, downward gravity and upward bouyancy are balanced 
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